AP - Republicans went on record Tuesday with a reaffirmation of their hard line on abortion and edged toward a more moderate stance toward climate change, reflecting the views of both John McCain and the conservative base.

AP - The Republican "war room" in Denver is not easy to find, tucked away off an alley a mile or so from the convention hall.

AP - Mitt Romney, a potential John McCain running mate playing Republican pit bull on the periphery of the Democratic National Convention, charged Tuesday that a Barack Obama presidency would "make America a weaker nation."

AP - Alaska Republicans gave U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, currently facing a federal indictment, a primary victory on Tuesday.

AP - Republicans on Tuesday debated election principles influenced by their conservative base as well as by presidential candidate John McCain.

AP - Three Republicans were vying Tuesday for a chance to take back the congressional seat the GOP lost when Rep. Mark Foley resigned in disgrace two years ago.

AP - Democrats bickered among themselves Tuesday about how hard to attack John McCain as the party's former dominant couple — Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton — took center stage at Barack Obama's political coronation.

AP - With both Clintons dominating the convention's next 2 days, Hillary faces new GOP attacks ... Republicans debate platform shaped by conservative base as well as by McCain ... Biden stops by Delaware breakfast, offers mea culpa for past mistakes ... Caroline Kennedy says her uncle went through a lot to get to Democratic convention

AP - Final auditions for Republican John McCain's running mate, perhaps? Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was in Denver on Tuesday to criticize Democrat Barack Obama on behalf of the GOP nominee-in-waiting. And another Republican said to be in serious contention for the No. 2 slot, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, was scheduled to play attack dog in the Democratic convention city on Thursday.

AP - Republican candidate John McCain is defending his staunch backing for the war in Iraq as well as an aggressive role for the U.S. around the world.